Fiorentina may also be set to step-up their efforts to sign Manchester City defender Micah Richards, with reports from Italy claiming the Viola are lining up a late bid for the defender, who has previously been linked to West Ham and Sunderland.

George Boyd looks to have played his last game for Hull City, with Tigers boss Steve Bruce revealing that the Scotland international is set to complete his £3m switch to fellow Premier League side Burnley.

The 28-year-old has been offered a three-year deal and more guarantees over first-team football.

Jack Beresford

Jack is a 27-year-old writer with experience in writing about sport in a range of guises. He’s something of a statto when it comes to soccer and has a passion for English football at all levels, as well as Serie A and the Bundesliga.